Disconnecting Gas line?

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Disconnecting Gas line?

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Do you, after you have flushed your engine from running in salt water.
Do you disconnect while it is running, to empty the engine of gas.
I usually go out every week or two. Should I?
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Post by BKTomblin Jr »

On smaller engins I owned in the past, I used to always un-hook em and let the fuel burn out. Just keeps the engin clean.. no build up
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Post by tin can »

I did years ago. But, the outboards I now own have a clamped connection. They aren't intended to be disconected. I've never had a problem not burning the fuel out of the system. But, as you, I use my boats often, and it doesn't seem to cause a problem.
What was I supposed to do today?
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Post by CSMarine »

I don't disconnect mine. I was told by a dealership that it wasn't nessessary.
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Post by Chalk »

CSMarine wrote:I don't disconnect mine. I was told by a dealership that it wasn't nessessary.
That would make me sleep better at night :roll:

We have always unplugged ours after every outing.....I like the way the motor sounds out of the water, too....Your neighbors will appreciate it too :D ...
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Post by CSMarine »

Of course I always flush mine out with fresh water in the yard. Mostly because my neighbor hates it so bad when I fire it up early Sunday morning. :lol:
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